What can we do here?

I ask myself, What can we do here? we poor few? among so many? against so many?

First we must ready this place for as many as can come.

All the rooms must be put in order; all the passageways cleared; all the gear cleaned and kept in good repair; the windows washed, the floors swept, the beds made, the shelves put straight.

Then we must prepare ourselves, day after day — for the task is immense, danger is near, and the time is short.

We must sleep well, take exercise, breathe. We must make a moment each day to just be still.

Above all, we must treat each other not only with respect and forbearance: we must be kind. None of us can do what must be done without the help of all others.

Let us begin with these things.